Vocatio: High School
2025-06-21 - 2025-06-27 | Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
High school men and women entering grades ninth through 12th can explore God’s calling and direction for them during Vocatio: High School. The registration fee is $200 per participant.

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Second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7)
2025-06-22 | MO
Second Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 7)

FIRST READING
Is. 65:1–9

PSALM
Ps. 3

EPISTLE
Gal. 3:23–4:7

GOSPEL
Luke 8:26–39

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SMP & GPC intensive courses
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-27 | MO

Nativity of St. John the Baptist
2025-06-24 | MO

Summer Carillon Concert
2025-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Exterior Sites Main Quad, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Carillonneur
Jeremy Chesman, Springfield, Mo.

Program

TITLE
COMPOSER

1
Lament and Alleluia
Alice Gomez (b. 1960)

2
Sonata a Cimbalo Solo
Sybrandus van Noordt, arr. B. Winsemius (1660–1705)

3
The Rainbow Connection
Paul Williams (b. 1940) and Kenny Ascher (b. 1944), arr. S.S. Warner

4
Sonatine for Carillon Gracieux Comodamente Animé
Ronald Barnes (1927–97)

5
Image No. 2
Emilien Allard (1915–76)

6
Music from “Howl’s Moving Castle” A Walk in the Sky Merry Go Round of Life
Joe Hisaishi (b. 1960), arr. J. Chesman

7
Jumper Rally
Paul Takahashi (b. 1967)

About the carillonneur:

Jeremy Chesman is an artist, scholar, teacher and healer. He was the first person to earn a Master of Music in Carillon Performance from the University of Michigan. He later studied at the Royal Carillon School in Belgium as a fellow of the Belgian-American Educational Foundation, graduating with distinction. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance from the University of Missouri—Kansas City, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, he completed a degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a focus on voice disorders.
Chesman has dedicated his career to a deep study of music and its many dimensions. His pedagogical research led to the publication of “Making Music on the Carillon” and two recordings for Alfred Music of the music for the “Suzuki Organ School”, Volumes 7 and 8. He has presented invited masterclasses at institutions such as Yale University, the University of Michigan and the University of Texas. As a speech-language pathologist, he has presented research on the aging voice, caring for vocal performers and laryngeal health. He performs regularly on organ, carillon and harp across the United States and internationally in Australia, Canada, France, Belgium, Sweden, Portugal and the Netherlands. He is happiest making music on Sunday mornings with his faith community at St. James Episcopal Church, Springfield, Mo., where he seeks to use music as a glimpse of the divine.

St. Peter and St. Paul, Apostles
2025-06-29 | MO

Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8)
2025-06-29 | MO
Third Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 8)

FIRST READING
1 Kings 19:9b–21

PSALM
Ps. 16

EPISTLE
Gal. 5:1, 13–25

GOSPEL
Luke 9:51–62

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Barber Scholarship application deadline
2025-06-30 | MO

Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Sutton in Dublin, OH
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-02 | St. John Lutheran Church (Dublin, OH), 6135 Rings Rd, Dublin, OH, 43016, United States
Making Sense of Online Worship: Navigating Ecclesiological Challenges in the Digital Age
Research shows that in the course of one turbulent year, livestreaming technology and online worship services became a ubiquitous part of modern ecclesiology. Christian communities are now faced with adjudicating their decisions — either ending their online worship or continuing it indefinitely. Amid all the questions that arise when a congregation engages in online worship, one question has the greatest saliency: how to balance, in the long run, embodied and digital practices within the Church community. In this workshop, Sutton will introduce his research in online worship, artificial intelligence and also provide a framework for how churches can navigate ecclesiological challenges in the digital age.

Dr. Trevor Sutton
Author and Senior Pastor, St. Luke Lutheran Church in Lansing, Mich.
Dr. Trevor Sutton has written several books, including “Redeeming Technology” (coauthored with Brian Smith, M.D.) and “Authentic Christianity” (coauthored with Gene Edward Veith Jr.). He teaches, writes and speaks frequently about technology and the church in a digital age.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Monday, June 30
1-4 p.m.

Tuesday, July 1
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, July 2
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: June 16, 2025
Location contact: Dehlia DeLeon

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Marrs in Plano, TX
2025-06-30 - 2025-07-02 | Lord of Life Lutheran Church (Plano, TX), 3601 W. 15th St., Plano, TX, 75075, United States
The Provocative Sixth Commandment or Care of Souls in a Sexualized Society
God has gifted humankind in many ways, including creating us as sexual beings. This workshop will consider the positive aspects of our bodies and sexuality and how pastors and churches can teach parishes about the gifts God has given. The workshop will also explore the challenges that our corrupted sexual nature brings to pastors who teach and lead congregations, e.g., homosexuality, cohabitation, promiscuity, internet pornography, trans-sexuality, polygamy and divorce.

Dr. Rick Marrs
Senior Professor of Practical Theology
Dr. Rick Marrs has been at the forefront of his field when it comes to confronting the assumptions of and approaches of secular counselors. He has worked to bring a Christocentric, law-gospel approach to counseling among evangelicals.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Monday, June 30
1-4 p.m.

Tuesday, July 1
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, July 2
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: June 16, 2025
Location contact: Joel Shaltanis

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Siebert Lutheran Foundation Scholarship application deadline
2025-07-01 | MO

Independence Day
2025-07-04 | MO

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9)
2025-07-06 | MO
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 9)

FIRST READING
Is. 66:10–14

PSALM
Ps. 66:1–7

EPISTLE
Gal. 6:1–10, 14–18

GOSPEL
Luke 10:1–20

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Dying Well in Christ
2025-07-07 - 2025-07-09 | Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
Dying Well in Christ
A Forum on the Church’s Care at Life’s End
This three-day conference seeks to increase awareness throughout the church regarding the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of each saint as death draws near – and to help foster a faithful practice of merciful care at life’s end within the body of Christ.

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Lakies in Monterey, CA
2025-07-10 - 2025-07-12 | Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Monterey, CA), 800 Cass St., Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Shining Bright in a Secular Age – A Church for the 21st Century
Decline, loss of influence, distrust, an uncertain future. These are among the concerns of many church leaders, especially as they try to do ministry among people who seem not to need a God. The philosopher Charles Taylor has famously called our age “secular.” What are the features of this secular age that either inhibit or foster a faithful Christian witness? How does the institution of the church shine once again like a beacon on a hill? How can individual Christians faithfully share the Gospel in a culture that often considers us irrelevant? This workshop/seminar will explore these questions and help you to discover a renewed hope in the possibilities of bringing the Good News to people in our secular age.

Dr. Chad Lakies
Vice President for Ministry Engagement for Lutheran Hour Ministries
Dr. Chad Lakies is the vice president for ministry engagement for Lutheran Hour Ministries in St. Louis, Mo. His work centers around helping the church become more outreach focused by empowering it to share the Gospel with non-churched individuals at more personal levels. His former life as a nonbeliever provides exceedingly relevant experience for thinking about how to engage with our friends and neighbors outside the kingdom of God. He is the author of “How the Light Shines Through: Resilient Witness in Dark Times” (Concordia Publishing House, 2024), a guide for helping the church engage in winsome witness while facing the challenges of contemporary culture. He and his wife Bethany have two daughters, Anabel and Daphne.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Thursday, July 10
1-4 p.m.

Friday, July 11
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Saturday, July 12
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: June 26, 2025
Location contact: Rev. Josh Schmidt

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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10)
2025-07-13 | MO
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 10)

FIRST READING
Lev. (18:1–5) 19:9–18

PSALM
Ps. 41

EPISTLE
Col. 1:1–14

GOSPEL
Luke 10:25–37

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Peter in Millvale, PA
2025-07-15 - 2025-07-17 | St. John’s Lutheran Church (Millvale, PA), 501 North Ave., Millvale, PA, 15209, United States
Decoding the Apocalypse: Study of the Book of Revelation
The title of the last book of the Bible is translated as Revelation, but its original title was Apocalypse. This word literally means “the unveiling.” The purpose of this book of the Bible is to unveil the purposes of God in human history. For many people, however, it remains veiled — an obscure, mysterious and confusing book. The reason many people do not understand the Apocalypse is that it is written in coded language that can only be interpreted by decoding its symbolism. This study will look at the most significant coded symbols of the book and the keys to their interpretation. It will provide a broad sweep of the major themes and messages of Revelation to better understand this book of the Bible. This “unveiling” will enable you to see Christ, His church and history — past, present and future in a whole new light.

Dr. David Peter
Professor of Practical Theology; Dean of Faculty; and Alumni Relations Adviser at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
Dr. David Peter has been a faculty member since 1998 and has led well-received lay studies on the book of Revelation — hence this workshop! He also has published a book on leading mid-sized congregations, “Maximizing the Midsize Church: Effective for Leadership for Fruitful Mission and Ministry.” Those who know him recognize that he brings a solid theological understanding of the church to the topic as well as an openness to how we live out our Lutheran ecclesiology in the world today.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Tuesday, July 15
1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, July 16
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Thursday, July 17
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: July 1, 2025
Location contact: Dan Hahn

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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)
2025-07-20 | MO
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 11)

FIRST READING
Gen. 18:1–10a (10b–14)

PSALM
Ps. 27:(1–6) 7–14

EPISTLE
Col. 1:21–29

GOSPEL
Luke 10:38–42

Color

Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Burreson in Vesper, WI
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-23 | Trinity Lutheran Church (Vesper, WI), 6412 Michigan St., Vesper, WI, 54489, United States
Treasures Old and New: A Workshop on Adult Faith Formation
This workshop addresses the missional challenges pastors and leaders in the LCMS face in a “post-Christian” context. It introduces a model of adult faith formation based on early church catechumenal practices. Participants will explore new ways to form disciples, shape Christian identity through the Bible and sacraments, and foster hospitality in congregational life. Focused on a broader approach to adult faith formation, this workshop emphasizes faith formation as a flexible process rather than a “new program.” Pastors from three exemplary parishes will share their experiences, showing how faith formation practices can revitalize parish life and engage the entire congregation in shaping the faith of new Christians.

Dr. Kent Burreson
Professor of Systematic Theology, Louis A. Fincke and Anna B. Shine Professor of Systematic Theology
Few people know the liturgical landscape as well as Dr. Kent Burreson. He has made a significant contribution to our understanding of the liturgy’s history — how it has remained the same and how it has changed. Just as importantly, Burreson’s work demonstrates how liturgy and our worship life form the faith within us and shape our lives within the world.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Monday, July 21
1-4 p.m.

Tuesday, July 22
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, July 23
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: July 7, 2025
Location contact: Rev. Ryan Anderson

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St. Mary Magdalene
2025-07-22 | MO

St. James the Elder, Apostle
2025-07-25 | MO

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12)
2025-07-27 | MO
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 12)

FIRST READING
Gen. 18:(17–19) 20–33

PSALM
Ps. 138

EPISTLE
Col. 2:6–15 (16–19)

GOSPEL
Luke 11:1–13

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Hensley in Santa Fe, NM
2025-07-30 - 2025-08-01 | Immanuel Lutheran Church (Santa Fe, NM), 209 East Barcelona Road, Santa Fe, NM, 87505, United States
The Book of Psalms and the Christ
Our Lord often quoted the Psalms and said that they testify about Him (Luke 24:27; John 5:39). In doing so, Jesus confirmed the psalter’s prophetic witness about Himself as Israel’s coming Messiah. In this workshop we will consider how the psalter’s arrangement contributes to the Psalms’ rich picture of Christ. We also will explore ways we hear Christ speaking as He identifies with sinners. Together, we will join Him in prayer, praise and thanksgiving to God.

Dr. Adam Hensley
Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology
Dr. Adam Hensley joined the faculty of Concordia Seminary in 2023.He previously served as professor at Australian Lutheran College (ALC) in North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, a college of the University of Divinity, where he taught in Old Testament studies and served as dean of chapel. Before joining the faculty at ALC, Hensley was assistant professor of Old Testament at Concordia University Irvine (CUI), Irvine, Calif., where he taught classes on the Old Testament and biblical Hebrew.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Wednesday, July 30
1-4 p.m.

Thursday, July 31
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 1
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: July 16, 2025
Location contact: Doug Escue

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California-Nevada-Hawaii District LLL Scholarship application deadline
2025-08-01 | MO

Pamela Ann Prevallet Hymn Writing Competition application deadline
2025-08-01 | MO

Lay Bible Institute
2025-08-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Sieck Hall 202, 801 Seminary Place, St. Louis, MO, 63105, United States
And He Spoke Many Things to Them in Parables
The parables of Jesus are among the most beloved passages of Scripture yet are notoriously difficult to interpret. What, exactly, are these parables? Are they “earthly stories with a heavenly meaning?” How should Christians read and apply them faithfully in their lives today? Join Assistant Professor of Exegetical Theology Dr. James Fickenscher as he explores what kind of stories parables are – and how Christians can faithfully read them and apply them to their lives.

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Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13)
2025-08-03 | MO
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 13)

FIRST READING
Eccl. 1:2, 12–14; 2:18–26

PSALM
Ps. 100

EPISTLE
Col. 3:1–11

GOSPEL
Luke 12:13–21

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Genter in Hays, KS
2025-08-04 - 2025-08-06 | Messiah Lutheran Church (Hays, KS), 2000 Main Street, Hays, KS, 67601, United States
The Apocrypha: Origins, Import and Use Among Lutherans
While not of the same authoritative status as our canonical Old Testament, the books known as the Apocrypha have been a treasured possession of the Church from very early times. They were widely read and cited by Lutherans from the time of Luther himself to C. F. W. Walther and beyond. This workshop offers an overview of this history and makes a case for a renewed engagement with the Apocrypha in Lutheran congregations today. The topics covered in this workshop include the origins and content of the Apocrypha, early Christian views on the status of these books and their usage among Lutherans.

Dr. John Genter
Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology
Dr. John Genter joined the Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE), Seward, Neb., department of theology, philosophy and biblical languages in 2021. His scholarly work focuses on the New Testament, Second Temple Judaism and ancient Greek novels. His background in Koine Greek includes editorial work on four volumes in the Baylor Handbook on the Greek New Testament series and collaboration on the recent NRSV-UE translation of Matthew’s Gospel. Genter resides with his wife, Dr. Teddie Genter, and their four children in Seward, Neb.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Monday, Aug. 4
1-4 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 5
9-11:30 a.m.

1-4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 6
9 a.m.-noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: July 21, 2025
Location contact: Michael Schmidt

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Prof Insights: Faculty-Led Workshop – Professor Pietsch in Westminster, MA
2025-08-04 - 2025-08-06 | Our Savior Lutheran Church (Westminster, MA), 1 Hagar Park, Westminster, MA, 01473, United States
Christian Caregiving for People Suffering with Depression and Anxiety
Today mental health struggles affect so many people, draining their energy and joy for life and undermining their confidence. People rightly look for medical and psychological treatment to help them in such struggles. Yet, as researchers are recognizing more and more, a large component of these struggles is spiritual, and people need spiritual care and healing too. In this workshop, Dr. Stephen Pietsch will draw on the long Christian tradition of care and comfort to those in mental distress, looking into Scripture, as well as insights from Luther and his pastoral care of those with mental struggles.

Dr. Stephen Pietsch
Associate Professor of Practical Theology
Dr. Stephen Pietsch has served congregations in both rural and suburban settings in Australia. He completed his graduate and doctoral studies in an interdisciplinary topic, looking at how Martin Luther counseled and cared for people with mental illnesses, specifically depression. His research was published in 2016, entitled “Of Good Comfort” Pietsch joined the faculty of Concordia Seminary St. Louis in 2023. He has an ambition to visit all 50 states while we are living and working in the US. He also loves reading and listening to books, vegetable gardening, cooking and classical music.

Schedule

DAY
TIME

Monday, Aug. 4
9:30 a.m.–noon

12:45-4 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 5
9:30 a.m.–noon

12:45-4 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 6
9:30 a.m.–noon

Registration cost: $150
Registration deadline: July 21, 2025
Location contact: Peter Gregory

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Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)
2025-08-10 | MO
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (Proper 14)

FIRST READING
Gen. 15:1–6

PSALM
Ps. 33:12–22

EPISTLE
Heb. 11:1–16

GOSPEL
Luke 12:22–34 (35–40)

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